Decreased fetal movement!

[sepears1]

I am 26 weeks and for the past 28 hours, I've hardly felt my baby at all. He is normally very active and I havent felt a good strong kick since 2pm yesterday afternoon. I dont want to go up to the hospital like a ninny since i was just there for back pain. I usually feel nice strong kicks all day long, but I've only been feeling very little tiny flutters sparingly. Any advice? am i worrying needlessly??

[Michele, Katy, TX]

I'm just a "better to be safe than sorry" type person.  I would def call your doc or local ER and at least speak to someone.  I'm just a worrier though.  Good luck!!  I know this is scary....

[MrsAli_]

Yep Like I thought. This morning she was kicking like crazy again. She was chillaxin for two days though... She only does this every other week or so. And sometimes when Im constipated. Hows it going Sepears1?

[Manderella2]

Omg you sound like me!!! I think your ok as long as your feeling movement, but i would worry if you dont at all feel anything. I would go take a warm bath to relax and see if that helps. That what i do and babies do have days when they are not as active. :)

[MrsAli_]

Im 27 weeks and my baby does that too periodically. I think, or should I say I have been told and have come to see that the babies go through growth spurts and every now and again have times where they are sleeping more when they are growing and putting on weight. this is my first and I have been to the doc for decreased movement weeks ago. She said untill Im 28 weeks dont count the decreased movement just yet. I am a worry wort myself and if I get really worried I will go to the doc without hesitation repeatedly.. What I have learned about my baby is she has a cycle im still keeping track of. Some days she kicks ongoing and i want her to stop. Then some days she ( i Believe) is sleeping her *** off. It never last more than two days. She is now on her two day sleep cycle. I get worried everytime although I have felt her here and there. If it makes u feel better go to the doc everyday I would say.. but also try orange juice or oranges.

[sepears1]

Yes I've been eating and then lying on my side to get him going, but nothing seems to work. Like, I still barely feel movement every now and then, but its wayy below how much he usually moves. I wanted to call my doc this morning, but it is the weekend . I dunno if i should just wait til mon to call or what. I keep reading about decreased movement and all i can think about is stillbirth!

[cnj76]

*or drinking something ice cold.

[cnj76]

It may just be the baby's position. I would keep an eye on it. Call your doctor if nothing improves. Try eating something sugary or ice cold... that tends to get my baby moving.